http://kiyoshimartinez.com/nerdlusus/2008/08/18/rockford-register-star-layoffs-a-failure-to-understand-the-hyperlocal-benefit-of-a-statehouse-bureau/ the geek wants out Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:09:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://kiyoshimartinez.com/nerdlusus/2008/08/18/rockford-register-star-layoffs-a-failure-to-understand-the-hyperlocal-benefit-of-a-statehouse-bureau/comment-page-1/#comment-3419 Austin Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:44:45 +0000 http://kiyoshimartinez.com/nerdlusus/?p=122#comment-3419 It is indeed journalism's obligation to publicize government activities - I don't see how the newspaper will improve this contribution to its readers by closing the Springfield office and laying off its (according to you) experienced bureau chief. Certainly there were other, less necessary, costs that could have been cut. Thank you for providing your insight and personal experiences. It is indeed journalism’s obligation to publicize government activities – I don’t see how the newspaper will improve this contribution to its readers by closing the Springfield office and laying off its (according to you) experienced bureau chief. Certainly there were other, less necessary, costs that could have been cut. Thank you for providing your insight and personal experiences.

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